Is one shade cloth better than another? Research shows white, light-diffusion screens reduce greenhouse and crop temperatures while allowing more light in, compared to black and metallic shade screens.
Diffused light is soft light, it is scattered, reaches deeper into the crop and creates no harsh shadows. In greenhouses, diffused light results in more active leaves and better usage of light, leading to better crop quality and higher yields. Standard shades often spread light inconsistently, causing some plants to receive more light than others, requiring crops to be moved regularly. This is not the case with white, light-diffusion screens as light penetrates deeper and more consistently, promoting even plant growth and less handling of the crop.
A study conducted by the University of Florida compared the outcomes of utilizing a white, light-diffusion screen with traditional metallic and black shades. In our white paper, we will review the results of the study, which show that utilizing the light diffusion screens resulted in cooler temperatures, faster growth, and more.
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In our white paper, you will learn the following about leveraging light diffusion screens in warm regions around the world:
Results from our Florida case study
See the outcomes of three different types of shade cloth utilized in a greenhouse for a summer at the University of Florida.
Understanding diffused light
We will explain what diffused light is, and how it can benefit your crops and overall greenhouse climate.
Benefits to your crop
Discover the direct benefits you will see in your crop by leveraging diffused light to achieve lower temperatures.
From one grower to another
The feedback of a grower in Florida currently using light diffusion screens to grow citrus trees.
"Harmony provides us with a diffuse light that softly showers perfect quality light evenly into the entire plant. It also provides us with the shade we need."
— Bert Mucci, Mucci Farms
on Svensson's light diffusion screen, Harmony